The Bishop of Carlisle is visiting the homeless charity, Manna House, in Kendal to hear evidence about how the government's welfare reforms are affecting some of the most vulnerable in society.

Kendal-based charity Manna House submitted an application for the structure on land opposite its base at The Stephenson Centre, off Ann Street.

Manna House is celebrating its renovation and expansion that it said will help serve more people in need. People line up outside of Manna House every morning before it opens at 8 a.m., anxiously ...

Manna House in Kendal works with the homeless and those with social or mental health problems and has been looking for new premises of their own for some time, and it seems a solution has now been ...

Individuals, businesses or organizations can also adopt the Manna House for a day for $800. Donating $500 can purchase 160 plates and $250 can buy 80 plates. But donations of any amount are welcomed.

Manna House will need to submit another planning application after the year-long trial. Follow BBC North East & Cumbria on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.